Survey says Virginians will spend more for holiday shopping Gene Marrano November 22, 2018 1 minute read As we head into Black Friday and the holiday shopping season beyond a new Roanoke College poll may give retailers a reason to be optimistic. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Dawgs play Thanksgiving night game againNext: Downtown Roanoke highlighted ahead of Small Business Saturday Related Stories Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0